GabrielasMadre

GabrielasMadre has 11 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg, ICU/CCU, LTC, LTAC, Sub-Acute.

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1. Sodium

   GabrielasMadre replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

   Hyponatremia can be caused by diuretic use, diarrhea, heart failure, and renal disease. Basically the MD will order CMP/BMP to monitor fluid and electrolyte balance. He/She may discontinue the diuretic, treat diarrhea, but more than likely he/she wi...

2. New nurse question re: NPO and meds

   GabrielasMadre replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

   Always cover your you know what....If you feel the patient may need one or all of his/her meds ask the physician prior to giving the med. If he/she gets upset or rude who cares. If you give the meds and something happens to the patient and you end ...

3. anyone take Kaplans LNC Course?

   GabrielasMadre replied to GabrielasMadre's topic in Legal

   KidzRN3, How are you doing with Kaplan?? I finished my mid term today and did really well. I feel like I am learning a lot.....How are you? GabrielasMadre

4. Clnc

   GabrielasMadre replied to Lou Who's topic in Legal

   I chose the Kaplan route over VMI. I chose Kaplan because I felt I would actually learn more. It is self paced and I am aiming to complete it in 6 months. I just don't see me learning everything I need to know in one week. It seems more like a cr...

5. New Grad In Desperate Need Of Some Advice!!!!!!!

   GabrielasMadre replied to 1aquarianRN's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hello. Don't get discouraged. Sometimes when you first graduate you have to take what you can get even if you don't want it. For example, when I graduated (11 years ago:-), I had to work in Med-Surg. I did it for 3 months and then moved on. Some...

6. anyone take Kaplans LNC Course?

   GabrielasMadre replied to GabrielasMadre's topic in Legal

   Thanks for replying. I just started the 3rd Unit today. I am nervous about the Mid Term Exam...How are you doing with the course so far?

7. Any LNC's in the Philadelphia area??

   GabrielasMadre posted a topic in Legal

   Hello I am beginning my education to become a LNC. I live in the Philadelphia, Pa area and was wondering if anyone lived and practiced in this area. If so, what has your experiences been so far? Are you getting work? Thanks in advance, Gabriela...

8. anyone take Kaplans LNC Course?

   GabrielasMadre posted a topic in Legal

   Hello everyone, I found this site last night and I am very thankful....I have just registered for the Legal Nurse Consultant program through Kaplan Universities online. I have done TONS of research on the different LNC courses/seminars, etc. and I ...